Breast Pockets

Two years ago, my friend, Melanie Testa, sent out a call asking artists to make breast pockets. I made a couple of fabric pockets and then asked my daughter's volleyball team to make paper pockets for Melly. I delivered the pockets to Melly when I went to New York for my sister's wedding.

I created two pockets and I thought I would share. I started with an image of two birds I found at The Graphics Fairy. I printed the birds onto a piece of TAP, and then ironed them onto some silk organza. I auditioned them on several fabrics from Lynn Krawczyk's new fabric line: Inked, as well as a number of my own hand dyed fabrics.

I decided I liked Lynn's red Inked fabric best. I love the inspiring words on this piece and felt they were very appropriate for this challenge.

I Mistyfused the birds to the fabric and then, using my own dyed thread, outlined the birds and used a scattered seed stitch over the entire 5 x 6" piece.

I haven't done a lot of embroidery lately and this felt very therapeutic.

My second piece was created using one of the blender pieces from Lynn's Inked line for the hearts, and a piece of my Gelli printed fabric as the background. I made the print with one of my favorite flower stencils, Gathered Flowers from Crafter's Workshop.

Comments

Lisa. Thank you so much for your grace and friendship. Your pockets are great. I love the inclusiveness of your fabric and notions choices.And I love the memory of that day we spent together.Love!!! Thank you.